Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Beckley, WV
Beckley VA Medical Center
200 Veterans Avenue, Beckley, WV 25801 · (304) 255-2121
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Beckley VA Medical Center at a glance
Beckley VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Beckley, West Virginia (Raleigh County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the West Virginia average of 2.8.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Raleigh County
- CMS Certification Number
- 51002F
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 74.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 72.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 288 | 467 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.2% | 11.2% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.4% | 16.1% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.3% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.8% | 22.1% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.6% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 21.1% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.95 | 1.08 | 1.00 | Average |
Other hospitals near Beckley VA Medical Center
Raleigh General Hospital
1710 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801 · under 1 mi
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★★★★★2Below averageBeckley Arh Hospital
306 Stanaford Road, Beckley, WV 25801 · under 1 mi
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★★★★★3AverageCamc Plateau Medical Center, INC
430 Main Street, West, Oak Hill, WV 25901 · 11.4 mi
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Not ratedMontgomery General Hospital
401 Sixth Avenue, Montgomery, WV 25136 · 21.8 mi
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Not ratedSummers County Arh Hospital
115 Summers Hospital Road, Hinton, WV 25951 · 25.2 mi
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Not ratedBoone Memorial Hospital
701 Madison Avenue, Madison, WV 25130 · 29.4 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Beckley VA Medical Center's rating?
Beckley VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for West Virginia hospitals is 2.8 stars.
Does Beckley VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Beckley VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Beckley VA Medical Center is at 200 Veterans Avenue, Beckley, WV 25801. Phone: (304) 255-2121.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.